1. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 1 Job vs. Career Standard 1.1

2. Vocabulary Career – a purposeful course of action or purpose in life that generally provides income Job – a piece of work usually done on order at an agreed- upon rate. Also a paid position of regular employment Income – payments earned by households for selling or renting their productive resources Earned income – money received for work performed; may include salary, wages, tips, professional fees, commissions, etc Human Capital – the health, education, experience, training, skills, and values of people (known as human resources) Human Capital Investment – investment of time, effort, and resources in education and training – to increase one’s own knowledge, skills, health, etc., or to develop the assets of others ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.2

3. Labor – the quantity and quality of human effort available to produce goods and services ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved.3

4. What are your plans after high school? What jobs or careers have you considered? Are you aware of what that job or profession pays and what requirements are needed to be employed? Why did you make that choice? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 4

5. Job vs. Career Job Allows a person to go to work and draw a paycheck. May not offer fulfillment or long- term satisfaction. Tends to be temporary. Provides just the basics -- cash and an activity. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 5

6. Job vs. Career Career Offers a profession or vocation that becomes your life’s work. Provides more than a paycheck. Allows for advancement and professional growth. Creates greater satisfaction and fulfillment. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 6

7. Job vs. Career Job or Career Which do you want? Why? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 7

8. OKCIS Activity www.okcis.intocareers.org  Oklahoma Resident Enter City and Zip -Jenks74037 Create “My Portfolio” Create “My portfolio” Again Fill out information Remember username and password ▪O*Net Interest Profiler 8

9. Human Capital What is human capital? The health, education, experience, training, skills, and values of people. Also known as human resources. What is YOUR human capital today? How does it fit your job or career choices? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 9

10. Does Education Matter? Average Annual Income 2004 Educational LevelMale Female Less than 9th grade$22,070 $14,008 High school 9th to 12th grade (no diploma) $22,795 $13,519 High school graduate$34,050 $21,923 College Some college, no degree$37,561 $22,896 Associate degree$44,130 $29,208 Bachelor's degree$63,753 $38,766 Master's degree$84,017 $50,547 Professional degree$137,050 $70,812 Doctorate degree$104,848 $68,191 Bachelor's degree or more (total) $75,719 $43,853 10

11. Does Education Matter? Yes! Higher levels of education tend to mean higher levels of income! Why? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 11

12. Costs and Benefits of Education What are some of the “costs” of staying in school? What are some of the “benefits” of staying in school? Do the “benefits” outweigh the “costs”? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 12

13. Investing in YOUR Human Capital Education is one way to invest in your human capital. What are some other options? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 13

14. Earnings Job and career choices impact your future. Building human capital increases your earning potential. Staying in school increases your human capital. Other skills, experiences, and resources can improve your human capital and your earnings. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 14

15. Name a Job you would like to have. Name a Career you would like to have. How do they differ? (3 points) Discuss the costs and benefits of choosing a career instead of a job. (2 Points) What is human Capital? Explain different ways for people to build their human capital. (2 Points) What is the value of staying in school? (1 Point) ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 15 Pop Tart

16. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 16 Income and Taxes Standard 1.2

17. Identify the different kinds of payroll deductions, including taxes and benefits. Explain the difference between gross and net income. Compute net income. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 17 Payoff

18. Down Payment Murphy just got his first job at the Stop and Shop Grocery as a sacker where he will earn $8 an hour for working up to 35 hours a week during the summer, and 20 hours a week during the school year. Mom said he could get a motorcycle if he could find a job to make the payments. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 18

19. Down Payment Murphy has it all figured out. 35 hours a week at $8 an hour is $280 (35x$8=$280). Wow. That is $1,120 a month ($280x4=$1,120). Mom will be proud! What is wrong with Murphy’s reasoning? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 19

20. Payroll Deductions Several deductions are subtracted from a paycheck. Gross income is total pay before deductions. Net income is take-home pay after deductions. Some deductions are required; others are optional. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 20

21. Payroll Deductions Deductions include: Insurance Taxes Uniforms Meals Retirement Union Dues Other ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 21

22. Payroll Taxes FICA Federal Insurance Contributions Act o Social Security o Medicare Federal Income Tax Tax rates vary based on income State Income Tax Tax rates vary from state to state ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 22

23. Earnings Payroll deductions are subtracted from a person’s paycheck. Deductions, such as taxes and FICA, are required by law; other deductions are optional. State tax rates vary from state to state, but FICA and federal income tax rates are the same anywhere in the U.S. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 23

24. Will Murphy really take home $1,120 a month? No. Payroll taxes and other payroll deductions will be subtracted from his monthly earnings before he receives his check. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 24 Paid in Full

25. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 25 Goal Setting Standard 1.3

26. Short-term Goals Goals that can be reached in a few months. Less than a Year. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 26

27. Medium-term Goals Goals that can be reached in one to three years. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 27

28. Long-term Goals Goals that can be reached in more than three years. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 28

29. Goal Setting Rules Be specific. Write down goals. Post goals. Make them YOUR goals. Stay focused. Believe in yourself. See roadblocks as opportunities. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 29

30. Goal Setting Rules Forgive yourself. Celebrate success. Take care of yourself. Review your goals. Set short-term and medium-terms goals to help meet your long-term goals. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 30

31. Goal Setting Practice Help a new student feel included. Get a good summer job. Stop violence at school. Earn money for a new bike. Raise money to buy a new computer for the library. Do worksheet ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 31

32. If you do not know where you are going, it does not matter how you get there! ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 32 Earnings

33. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 33 Managing Your Income Standard 1.4

34. Budget What is a budget? Why do you need a budget? How do you set up a budget? ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 34

35. Fixed vs. Variable Expenses Fixed is the same for an extended period of time. Fixed Income – Paycheck Fixed Expenses – Rent, Car Payment Variable changes from month to month. Variable Income – Overtime Variable Expenses – Clothing ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 35

36. When setting your budget, be sure to include deposits to your savings account as a FIXED expense. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 36 Fixed vs. Variable Expenses

37. A budget is THE most important tool to manage financial resources and meet personal goals. Budgets should be flexible to meet your needs. Budgets should be reviewed annually. ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 37 Earnings

38. Additional Resource ©2008. Oklahoma State Department of Education. All rights reserved. 38 Web link: http://128.223.105.5/OK/start.aspx